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The Simpsons
The long-running animated TV series was honored May 7. Get the latest details, and what stamp collectors (including a professional animated cartoonist) think about the designs here.
Pictures Here!

Columnist John Hotchner looks at the legitimacy of honoring the television series on stamps.
Great Britain's 2009 Stamp Program
Details here.

"Scarce Or Rare?"

Columnist John Hotchner looks at the difference, and which may be more desirable.

Americover Ride Board
Save on taxis to and from the AFDCS show by sharing a ride from the airports. Post your travel plans and "make a match" here.

Thanks for the Memory
The Bob Hope stamp is coming May 29th, on what would have been his 106th birthday. Details and discussion here.


Money Woes Strike Stamp Program
Three 2009 issues have been pushed back to 2010 and later: Angel with Lute, Edward Hopper's "The Long Leg," and Flags of Our Nation IV. More details in our message board.

TV, Abe, Coop, Poe
New definitives announced, illustrated and discussed in our message board.

4/26 - US Stamp Gallery! See the new stamps here!

Updated 07/01!   (with our exclusive easy-to-print format!)
2009 US Stamp Schedule

Tentative Schedule with images, first day servicing information, USPS order numbers, Scott catalogue numbers, links to discussion AND technical info!
INCLUDES: THE VSC SOAKING STOPLIGHT


Canada's Stamp Programs
2009: Stars of the Skies and the Recording Studios, First Flight, and more.
2010: Winter Games, Wildlife, Milestones, and more

Unkindest (Budget) Cut Of All
APS Executive Director loses his job as the U.S. national stamp collecting federation tightens its belt. Details here.
APS Elections Under Way
The USA's largest stamp collecting organization, the American Philatelic Society, is holding elections this spring. Our handy guide tells you who's who.
Internet & Stamps!
Vol. 43 - Discussing Philately On The Internet
Can't get to a local stamp club meeting? A place to talk about stamps may be as close as your computer. More...

Lloyd's Fun FDCs!
Volume 36
Here are some FDC's that didn't quite make it into Lloyd's recent columns.

Virtual Stamp Club Smilers Sheet!
The Virtual Stamp Club is pleased to announce its first British philatelic souvenirs now available to members worldwide!
Durland 2008 Is Here
Order the U.S. Stamp Society's definitive plate number catalogue online in our bookstore, using PayPal.
"Help! I just inherited this collection!"

J ust been given Aunt Matilda's old stamp collection and don't know what to do with it? We can help.

Virtual Stamp Club?
How can I join?

T he Virtual Stamp Club was chartered in 1995 as the first electronic chapter of the American Philatelic Society. It is now also a chapter of the American First Day Cover Society. It's a stamp club for those of us online.

Membership requirements are simple: Show up!

It's FREE!

Enter our Message Board and you can count yourself a member of the VSC, APS Chapter #1461, AFDCS Chapter #84. That's all there is to it: No dues, no applications, no oaths, no secret handshakes.

The best philatelic news, information and discussion is here in the Virtual Stamp Club!
Buy/Sell/Trade
P lace a free buy, sell or trade adlet in our Message Board's Buy/Sell/Trade Folder. It's limited to stamps, covers and other philatelic materials, and there are a few other restrictions. Check the Forum Rules .
Quotable:

"I think I am so fortunate to be given this opportunity by the U.S. Postal Service to showcase my cultural heritage. I'm very proud of this series of stamps."
— Lunar New Year stamp designer Kam Mak.

Last Updated July 3, 2009
 


Stamp Shows This Weekend!
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